Santa’s Ranch, the spectacular Christmas light park with more than 1.5 million twinkling lights on 10 acres, will open on Friday, Nov. 9.

Located on I-35 between New Braunfels and San Marcos and celebrating its fifth season, the park has become a holiday destination for families through out central Texas.

Santa’s Ranch will be open every night through Dec. 30. Hours are 6-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6-11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information call 830-743-1293 or visit online at www.santasranch.net.

What is Santa’s Ranch? Santa’s Ranch is a drive-through Christmas light display located at 9561 I-35N between San Marcos and New Braunfels. This is the fifth season to be open to the public (opened in 2003).

How to get there: Santa’s Ranch is located between New Braunfels and San Marcos, at 9561 I-35, two miles south of Tanger Outlet

Mall. From New Braunfels, go about 6 miles on I-35 North to Exit 199 (Posey Road). Take the Exit 199 to the turn around and go back south on I-35 access road about 1 mile to the park entrance on the right. From San Marcos, go south on I-35 for about 2 miles to the Exit 199 (Posey Road). Take the exit and stay on access road for about 1 mile to park entrance on the right.

Santa’s Ranch Hours: The park is open every night from Nov. 9 through Dec. 30, 2007; hours are 6-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Admission: Admission is $17 per vehicle; season passes are available for $35. For more information, visit online at www.santasranch.net, or call (830) 743-1293.